Detail-oriented technical writer and editor with over 5 years of experience delivering high-quality technical reports and documentation for clients across manufacturing, IT, biotech, construction, and other sectors. I have authored over 500 reports, proposals, and audits, collaborating with subject matter experts to ensure clarity, consistency, and grammatical accuracy. I am adept at organizing and synthesizing complex information into clear, accessible formats. I am proficient in academic writing in policy-making and governance, narrative writing, plain language writing, translating, report formatting, and graphic design. I thrive under pressure, can manage multiple assignments to tight deadlines, and am known as a self-directed professional with strong problem-solving, communication, analytical, and time-management skills.

Alexandra (Sasha) Pak

Detail-oriented technical writer and editor with over 5 years of experience delivering high-quality technical reports and documentation for clients across manufacturing, IT, biotech, construction, and other sectors. I have authored over 500 reports, proposals, and audits, collaborating with subject matter experts to ensure clarity, consistency, and grammatical accuracy. I am adept at organizing and synthesizing complex information into clear, accessible formats. I am proficient in academic writing in policy-making and governance, narrative writing, plain language writing, translating, report formatting, and graphic design. I thrive under pressure, can manage multiple assignments to tight deadlines, and am known as a self-directed professional with strong problem-solving, communication, analytical, and time-management skills.

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Detail-oriented technical writer and editor with over 5 years of experience delivering high-quality technical reports and documentation for clients across manufacturing, IT, biotech, construction, and other sectors. I have authored over 500 reports, proposals, and audits, collaborating with subject matter experts to ensure clarity, consistency, and grammatical accuracy. I am adept at organizing and synthesizing complex information into clear, accessible formats.

I am proficient in academic writing in policy-making and governance, narrative writing, plain language writing, translating, report formatting, and graphic design. I thrive under pressure, can manage multiple assignments to tight deadlines, and am known as a self-directed professional with strong problem-solving, communication, analytical, and time-management skills.

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Language

English
Fluent
Russian
Fluent

Work Experience

SRED Analyst at Long View Systems
December 1, 2024 - Present
Preparing SRED and US R&D claims for an IT service provider specializing in cybersecurity, network, data, and AI. Processing data, conducting interviews, and documenting over 3,000 projects per fiscal period to maximize tax credits through the identification and consolidation of all relevant work. Contributed to the development of a custom Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) AI tool by compiling the knowledge base, testing functionalities, editing output, and providing feedback. Wrote all technical reports, eliminating the need for external consultancy. Authored training materials and conducted sessions for six practices, ensuring CRA compliance and improved business excellence. Developed and implemented process improvements for the recently implemented D365 system, streamlined existing flows, and leveraged PowerApp tools to maximize operational efficiency. Created financial models for the calculation of the tax credits and their forecasts.
Executive Assistant
June 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Provided executive-level administrative support, including scheduling, correspondence, and document preparation; supported project coordination and operations.
Sr. Technical Writer / Editor at SR&ED Plus Nexus
January 1, 2023 - December 1, 2024
Senior Technical Writer, Editor, and final reviewer for a team of six technical writers, ensuring all reports adhered to strict quality standards for clarity, consistency, and technical accuracy before CRA submission. Managed up to 15 projects simultaneously for large clients with over 12 innovation initiatives each, handling evaluations, sales, follow-ups, and independent meetings, while maintaining full-time student status. Authored over 500 technical reports with a 98% approval rate. Implemented onboarding improvements, creating manuals for new hires, reducing onboarding from 3 to 1 month; created templates to standardize internal processes, reducing drafting time from 4 hours to 30 minutes. Interviewed experts, conducted research, and authored technical documentation across industries. Initiated and automated detailed workflows and client status sheets using Excel, improving data organization and retrieval by 70% and authored two instructional manuals.
Policy Research Assistant at McMaster University, Task Force on Generative AI in Teaching and Learning
January 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Authored the final report for the university Task Force, providing data and recommendations for updating AI usage guidelines and implementing evidence-based university-wide teaching practices. Developed report design elements, including visually appealing cover pages and supporting graphics. Gathered and analyzed data by interviewing stakeholders, producing questionnaires for over 3,500 students and faculty, and summarizing materials to produce coherent conclusions. Systematically reviewed course syllabi to identify AI usage policies and collected feedback from instructors and students to inform policy adjustments.
Commissioned Writer at Hamilton Biodiversity
January 1, 2024 - May 1, 2024
Collaborated with municipal government officials to conduct legislative analysis and policy research, synthesizing over 20 academic records and archival sources to support lobbying for environmental policy changes. Developed a comprehensive narrative connecting five municipal infrastructure projects to demonstrate environmental impacts and suggested policy considerations. Integrated maps, aerial photographs, and non-technical language to visually communicate complex environmental changes to policymakers, city planners, and the public. Maintained a clear and persuasive writing style, conveying urgency of environmental challenges.
Research and Teaching Assistant at McMaster University
September 1, 2023 - May 1, 2024
Led engaging discussions in history courses and fostered an interactive learning environment. Provided detailed consultations on class materials and provided constructive feedback on assignments, podcasts, and research projects. Conducted research of primary sources (in Russian) on the history of violence and trauma in the Soviet Union.

Education

Master of Arts, History at McMaster University
August 1, 2024 - January 28, 2026
Bachelor of Arts, Honors – History and Political Science at McMaster University
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2023

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Industry Experience

Education, Government, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment